Bulldogs knock off Harlem to capture region championship

Morgan County won its first league title since 2017 last Friday

  • Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins hoists the trophy as he and players celebrate after defeating Harlem. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
    Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins hoists the trophy as he and players celebrate after defeating Harlem. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
  • Bulldog senior running back Jay Dorsey (1) breaks off a long run past Harlem defenders. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
    Bulldog senior running back Jay Dorsey (1) breaks off a long run past Harlem defenders. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
  • Morgan County senior linebacker Landen Vickers (54) pressures Harlem quarterback Evan Evangelista t(4) to throw an incomplete pass. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
    Morgan County senior linebacker Landen Vickers (54) pressures Harlem quarterback Evan Evangelista t(4) to throw an incomplete pass. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

    Morgan County got a taste of revenge this past Friday by defeating Harlem to capture the Region 4-AAA championship.

    Last year, Harlem came into Madison and left Bill Corry Stadium with a 34-17 win over the Bulldogs to capture the region title, so this past week’s 35-21 victory was special for Clint Jenkins.

    “Just proud for our kids, proud for our program,” Morgan County head coach told the Lake Ocon…